Itinerary

Day 01: Ouarzazate

Arrival at Ouarzazate airport or by road. Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel or at the Riad guesthouse.

Day 02: Ouarzazate - Chegaga Desert

Paved road: 257 km. Desert track: 50 km

Duration of the trip: 05h00

Breakfast under a bright southern sun. Departure in a 4x4 from Ouarzazate to Zagora via the Draa Valley. Stop at the village of Agdez to admire the palm grove and visit the local market.

We arrive in Zagora after several stops to discover the life of the palm groves and oases. Lunch in Zagora. Just after the large city of Zagora, we stop at the village of Tamegroute. First, we visit the Quranic library founded in the 18th century, for enthusiasts of ancient manuscripts in all sciences, which Sheikh Mohamed Bennaceur, founder of the Naciria religious brotherhood, had gathered during his religious and learning journeys. Next, a walking tour of an old part of the neighborhood adjacent to that of the potters to understand the architecture of the Casbahs and Ksours. Finally, an introduction to pottery with a visit to pottery workshops and a store selling pottery items with green glaze, a unique specialty of the region.

Continuing south, to the last end of the paved road. We will reach the last village of M’hamid, before the great desert. Desert landscapes, as far as the eye can see, signal the great desert. On a sandy track, we venture between Erg and Reg (Dunes and plateaus), until we reach the great dunes of Chegaga to enjoy a stunning sunset over the large dune.

Dinner, with a musical evening hosted by the blue men. Overnight stay at the Chegaga bivouac under tents.

Day 03: Chegaga Dunes - Iriki Lake - Foum Z'Guid - Ouarzazate

Paved road: 206 km. Desert track: 110 km

Duration of the trip: 06h20

After enjoying the sunrise over the sand dunes, we will have our breakfast at the camp. We will leave our campsite in our 4×4 vehicle via the old Paris-Dakar route. We will cross the dried-up Iriqui lake and after a few hours, we will reach the village of FoumZguid. By the paved road, we will reach the Berber village of Taznakht, the capital of apisOuaouzguiti, known worldwide. Lunch stop at a restaurant in Taznakht.

Next, we will continue to the Ait Benhaddou kasbah, built in the 16th century, where we will visit this site designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. Ait Benhaddou is one of the best-preserved and most spectacular kasbahs in Morocco, rehabilitated by the Center for the Rehabilitation of Southern Kasbahs and Ksours (CERKAS). We will arrive in Ouarzazate for an orientation visit before heading to our accommodation. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or at the Riad guesthouse.

Day 04: Ouarzazate – Return

Breakfast and return transfer either to the airport or by road to your destination.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• The tour can be done in reverse.
• In case of bad weather, sandstorm, or heavy rain, the itinerary may be modified or reversed.

Climate: 15–30°C during the day & 6–15°C at night

Period: September to May

Walking hours: 5–6 h/day

Level: Medium

Included in the price:

- Transfers between the airport and the hotel (Arrival and departure);

- Transport in 4x4;

- 02 nights in a 4-star hotel or Riad or guesthouse with half board;

- 01 night under tents in a bivouac in the desert;

- All the dinners during the 4x4 raid;

- French-speaking Berber guide during the tour;

- Liability insurance of the Morocco Horizon Adventures agency (Travel agency approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism;

- Tourist Transport Insurance (Tourist transport agency approved by the Moroccan Ministries of Tourism and Transport);

- All taxes included.

Not Included:

- Round trip flights;

- Drinks ;

- Repatriation insurance;

- Traditional tips for the team: Guide, camel drivers, cook, and driver.